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The Secret of NIMH

G19821h 23mDon Bluth
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 76

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"Right before your eyes, and beyond your wildest dreams."

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

AdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasyMysteryScience Fiction
WidowMouseVillainCrowIllnessPlayfulGood Versus EvilAdmiring

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What is The Secret of NIMH (1982) about?

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

Who stars in The Secret of NIMH?

The Secret of NIMH stars Elizabeth Hartman (Mrs. Brisby (voice)), Derek Jacobi (Nicodemus (voice)), Arthur Malet (Mr. Ages (voice)), Dom DeLuise (Jeremy (voice)), Hermione Baddeley (Auntie Shrew (voice)). The film was directed by Don Bluth.

How long is The Secret of NIMH?

The Secret of NIMH has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated G.

Is The Secret of NIMH worth watching?

The Secret of NIMH holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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